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7th October 2005, 05:37 AM
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Tenure-Track Assistant Professor
Position

Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic
Sciences

McGill University
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The Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences at McGill University
is seeking outstanding applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor
position in Earth system science. The successful applicant will be
expected to develop an active research program, supervise graduate
students, and teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses,
including those in Earth system science. The successful applicant may
qualify for a Canada Research Chair, Tier 2 position. The Earth System
Science initiative at McGill University is a collaborative effort among
the Departments of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, Earth and Planetary
Sciences, and Geography.

The candidate's area of expertise should be in the atmospheric component
of the hydrologic cycle. Preference will be given to candidates with
expertise in measurement of precipitation through ground-based or
satellite-based radar.

A Ph. D. in atmospheric or oceanic sciences or a closely-related field
is required.

McGill University is an English-speaking university located in Montreal,
one of North America's most cosmopolitan cities. For more information
about McGill University and the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic
Sciences please see http://www.mcgill.ca/meteo

A hard copy (not via e-mail) of the applicant's curriculum vitae,
research proposal, and teaching statement should be sent to:

Dr. John R. Gyakum, Chair
Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences
McGill University
805 Sherbrooke Street West
Montreal, QC H3A 2K6
Canada
(Telephone: 514-398-3760; fax: 514-398-6115).

Candidates should also arrange to have three letters of reference sent
directly to the above address. In accordance with Canadian employment
and immigration regulations, this advertisement is directed to Canadian
citizens and permanent residents of Canada. However, applications from
all outstanding candidates will be considered. McGill University is
committed to equity in employment.

The preferred starting date for this position is January 1, 2006.

Review of the applications will begin in November 2005, and continue
until the position is filled.

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